{"product_id":"nge-and-the-magical-drums-bringing-rain-to-the-village-9798992504002","title":"Nge and the Magical Drums: Bringing Rain to the Village","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNge and the Magical Drums: Bringing Rain to the Village \u003c\/strong\u003eis a captivating Maasai folktale of hope, courage, and the power of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Nge, a young orphan with a gift for ngoma drumming, as his Kenyan village of Lemong'o near the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa faces a devastating drought and he discovers his rhythm can summon life-saving rain. With help from Tembo, the wise elephant, Asani, the courageous lion, and playful monkeys Kali and Kofi, Nge learns that harmony and resilience can create extraordinary miracles. This enchanting story celebrates the magic of friendship and the boundless potential within us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDomanska, Mary Ann:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mary Ann Domanska is the author of Emic Rizzle, Tinkerer, a middle-grade novel praised by Kirkus Reviews for its inventive spirit and unforgettable voice. A dedicated educator, she has taught lower school students in Philadelphia since 2003, finding inspiration in their creativity and resilience. Her writing blends her love of storytelling, science, and the arts, often spotlighting quirky, determined young inventors. She is currently working on a sequel, Emic Rizzle Commits Random Acts of Art, and a picture book titled Nge and the Magical Drums. When she's not writing, teaching, or acting at a local community theatre, she enjoys music and camping with her dog, Penny.","brand":"Chalk \u0026 Wonder Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325340844306,"sku":"9798992504002","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_492e5460-fcc6-4d5a-ada1-7fdbf4f139a7.jpg?v=1748727910","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/nge-and-the-magical-drums-bringing-rain-to-the-village-9798992504002","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}